European ministers say Russia is stepping up sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions to weaken support for Ukraine, but do not see an imminent direct attack on NATO. Romania says it has logged more than 100 incursions by drones or drone fragments.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski cited arson, explosions, drone incursions and what Warsaw says was a deliberate cruise-missile violation. Poland's military said a Russian Mi-8 briefly entered its airspace from Kaliningrad on Wednesday. Romania said it closed Russia's consulate in Constanta and is coordinating diplomatic measures with European allies.
Estonia's foreign minister said his country did not see Russia as able or preparing for active military aggression against NATO; Lithuania's said allied intelligence pointed to a risk of broader hybrid pressure. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged tougher sanctions, including against Russia's "shadow fleet" and military-industrial complex. Ministers called for continued support for Ukraine ahead of winter, when Russia is expected to intensify attacks on energy infrastructure. The Kremlin denies carrying out sabotage in NATO countries or plotting a confrontation.
